YCP's tuition & fees has increased from $18,240 (2015) to $25,588 (2025), and the rate of tuition increase is 40.29% over the past 10 years. The graduate school tuition & fees has raised from $15,530 (year 2015) to $8,340 (year 2025).
YCP's tuition increase rate is higher than the Pennsylvania's average increase rate of 19.54%. Compare to all colleges in United States, it's increase rate is higher than the average increase rate of 10.99%.
The total cost of attendance (COA), including tuition & fees, books & supplies costs, and living costs, increased by 34.58% from 2015 ($31,600).
For the current academic year 2024-2025, YCP's COA is $42,528, which is increased by 4.53% from last year.
The following table and chart show changes to YCP's COA over the past 10 years.
| Year | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $31,600 | $32,100 | - |
| 2016-17 | $32,440 | $32,940 | 2.66% |
| 2017-18 | $33,460 | $33,960 | 3.14% |
| 2018-19 | $34,550 | $35,050 | 3.26% |
| 2019-20 | $35,675 | $36,175 | 3.26% |
| 2020-21 | $36,640 | $37,140 | 2.70% |
| 2021-22 | $37,600 | $37,740 | 2.62% |
| 2022-23 | $38,900 | $39,400 | 3.46% |
| 2023-24 | $40,686 | $41,186 | 4.59% |
| 2024-25 | $42,528 | $44,596 | 4.53% |
The tuition & fees have increased 40.29% for the last 10 years , and the 2025 tuition & fees are $23,000. The following table and chart show the tuition & fees changes at York College of Pennsylvania over last the 10 years.
| Year | Undergraduate | Graduate | Change By Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $18,240 | $15,530 | - |
| 2016-17 | $18,780 | $13,260 | 2.96% |
| 2017-18 | $19,430 | $13,260 | 3.46% |
| 2018-19 | $20,100 | $13,680 | 3.45% |
| 2019-20 | $20,885 | $13,212 | 3.91% |
| 2020-21 | $21,700 | $12,870 | 3.90% |
| 2021-22 | $22,350 | $11,646 | 3.00% |
| 2022-23 | $23,328 | $11,574 | 4.38% |
| 2023-24 | $24,606 | $12,240 | 5.48% |
| 2024-25 | $25,588 | $8,340 | 3.99% |
The cost of purchasing books & supplies which are required/recommended for courses $1,200, and it has not changed since 2015.
| Year | Books & Supplies | Change by Year |
|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $1,200 | - |
| 2016-17 | $1,200 | |
| 2017-18 | $1,200 | |
| 2018-19 | $1,200 | |
| 2019-20 | $1,200 | |
| 2020-21 | $1,200 | |
| 2021-22 | $1,200 | |
| 2022-23 | $1,200 | |
| 2023-24 | $1,200 | |
| 2024-25 | $1,200 |
The living costs including room, board, and other living expenses have increased 27.55% when a student lives on-campus facilities and 38.69% when living-off campus from the year 2015 to 2025. The following table shows the changes in living costs at York College of Pennsylvania.
| Year | Living On Campus | Living Off Campus | Change by Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015-16 | $12,160 | $12,660 | - |
| 2016-17 | $12,460 | $12,960 | 2.47% |
| 2017-18 | $12,830 | $13,330 | 2.97% |
| 2018-19 | $13,250 | $13,750 | 3.27% |
| 2019-20 | $13,590 | $14,090 | 2.57% |
| 2020-21 | $13,740 | $14,240 | 1.10% |
| 2021-22 | $14,050 | $14,190 | 2.26% |
| 2022-23 | $14,372 | $14,872 | 2.29% |
| 2023-24 | $14,880 | $15,380 | 3.53% |
| 2024-25 | $15,740 | $17,808 | 5.78% |
The following table compares 2025 tuition and increase rate from last year between York College of Pennsylvania and similar schools.
| 2025 | 2024 | Increase Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|
| York College of Pennsylvania | $25,588 | $24,606 | 3.99% |
| University of Pennsylvania | $68,686 | $66,104 | 3.91% |
| Drexel University | $62,412 | $60,663 | 2.88% |
| Carnegie Mellon University | $65,636 | $63,274 | 3.73% |
| Villanova University | $67,776 | $64,701 | 4.75% |
| Eastern University | $38,400 | $37,420 | 2.62% |
Ratings & Review
Jim (Parent)
York College is a hidden gem. An excellent yet affordable education on a pleasant campus.
York College is one of those places that exceeds your expectations once you have visited campus. The faculty and staff attend enrollment activities, even on weekends, and are very friendly and knowledgeable. It was a backup option until we visited and learned more. It then jumped to the top of our list. You can’t beat the quality of the education for the cost of tuition, which is amazingly affordable.
Jim strongly recommends the school.